About
Grace Fields, of Frankfort, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2028 at the University of Louisville. She studies political science and economics with a minor in Spanish.
Honors & Awards
- University of Louisville Honors Scholars Program
- Dean’s Scholar (‘24-‘25)
- Trustees Academic Scholarship
- CSPE- Menard Family Fund
Campus & Extracurricular Involvement
- McConnell Center Moot Court Team
- Ignite Student Ministry
- Freshman Student Leader, Center for Free Enterprise Book Club
Internships & Work Experience
- Office Support Assistant, Kentucky Attorney General’s Office (Summer 2025)
- Teacher’s Aid, The Frankfort Christian Academy
- Server, Baskin Robbins
Community Service
- UofL Swim and Dive Meet Timer
Favorite Books
- Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
High School
Grace is a graduate of The Frankfort Christian Academy where she was National Honors Society president, a member of the varsity soccer and volleyball teams, Beta Club secretary, and valedictorian. She was a participant in the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy.
"I am honored to be a part of the McConnell Scholars Program. I want to use this opportunity that the Center has given me to grow academically and socially through leadership, scholarship, and service. Moving forward I want to cherish every moment I have as a McConnell Scholar, learning and growing each step of the way. I am eager to see what life as a McConnell Scholar has in store for me."